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Apple LED Cinema Display 27"

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3.8
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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
11
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3.4 out of 5
8 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • combination works flawlessly
  • sound system
  • which sounded deep

Cons

  • no option to adjust its height
  • the short length of the MagSafe power cable is annoying
  • have a height adjustable desk

Key specs

  • 2560, 1440 px
  • LCD
  • 12 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 375 cd/m²
  • 16

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Apple LED Cinema Display 27" - Pros & Cons

Apple LED Cinema Display 27"

Pros

  • combination works flawlessly
  • sound system
  • which sounded deep
  • Grayscale performance was also quite good
  • bright
  • accurate colors and excellent image detail
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Good color
  • 99% accurate to my MacBook 15
  • Photos looked great

Cons

  • no option to adjust its height
  • the short length of the MagSafe power cable is annoying
  • have a height adjustable desk
  • 3D is also creeping in as something that will push costs up
  • cheap crappy TN panels in displays 24
  • the screen is glossy
  • a slightly darker area along the bottom of the panel
  • the glossy glass is very reflective
  • relatively slow response time produces some motion artifacts
  • certainly more expensive than most 27-inch monitors
  • no OSD for settings and no controls of any sort on the monitor itself

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
12 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
375 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
10700 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness375.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height (min-max)< 491
Height (without stand)19.33 in
Depth (with stand)8.15 in
Width (with stand)25.59 in
Weight377.43 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions2560x1440
HD typeWide Quad HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit
Dynamic contrast ratio1000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLCD
BacklightLED
Panel typeS-IPS
Response time (BtW)12.0 ms
Response time12.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)no
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption105 - 250
Power consumption (standby)1.0 W
Power consumption (typical)250.0 W
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,White
  • White
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceGloss
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input0
Number of USB 2.0 port3
Number of USB 3.0 ports0
USB connectors (total)3
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDMIno
Headphone outputno
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
Number of DisplayPort outputs1
Type of DisplayPort connectorMini
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleno
Pivot functionno
Built-in microphoneyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotno
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATGold

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Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Apple - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.4
Based on 11 reviews
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Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Apple LED Cinema Display (27" flat panel) review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 03.12.2010
Apple LED Cinema Display (27" flat panel) review | IT PRO
3.0

Apple’s huge, high-resolution 27in monitor blends typically gorgeous design with great image quality, yet we're still not totally enamoured with it. Read on to find out why.

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Apple LED Cinema Display review
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Alphr
Published: 15.11.2010
Apple LED Cinema Display review
4.0

If you're looking for a compact, affordable monitor, Apple's latest Cinema Display isn't it. Replacing the 24in and 30in monitors in Apple's line-up, the huge 27in model looks remarkably like an iMac on a diet,

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Apple 27-inch LED Cinema Display
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Macworld
Published: 29.10.2010
Apple 27-inch LED Cinema Display
1.8

Apple’s 27-inch LED Cinema Display makes a great companion to any Mac that uses a Mini DisplayPort connection, but is especially well suited to Mac portable users who can take advantage of the provided Mag Safe power connector and the display’s USB ports to attach keyboards and other peripherals.

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Apple 27-inch Cinema Display review
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TechRadar
Published: 06.12.2010
Apple 27-inch Cinema Display review
3.5

Introducing Apple's latest monitor; but does it work hard enough to justify its price tag?

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Review: Apple 27-inch LED Cinema Display
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PaulStamatiou.com
Review: Apple 27-inch LED Cinema Display

I've had an interesting past with large monitors. Back in 2007 while I was still in college, I decided to purchase a Dell 30-inch LCD display. Astute PSTAM fans n...

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Apple LED Cinema Display (27-inch
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CNET
Published: 28.09.2010
Apple LED Cinema Display (27-inch

Apple LED Cinema Display (27-inch

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Apple LED Cinema Display review
Alphr logo
Alphr
Published: 15.11.2010
Apple LED Cinema Display review
4.0

If you're looking for a compact, affordable monitor, Apple's latest Cinema Display isn't it. Replacing the 24in and 30in monitors in Apple's line-up, the huge 27in model looks remarkably like an iMac on a diet,

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display Review
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PCMAG
Published: 22.09.2011
Apple Thunderbolt Display Review
4.0

The 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display delivers solid picture and audio quality in a stylish aluminum cabinet, but it doesn't come cheap.

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Anything special about the Cinema Displays (27 Thunderbolt)?: Mac Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
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DPReview
Anything special about the Cinema Displays (27 Thunderbolt)?: Mac Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Apple's LED Cinema Display: the review
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AppleInsider
Published: 07.12.2008
Apple's LED Cinema Display: the review
3.5

Apple's first major update to the Cinema Display line brings a much greener design and a raft of welcome feature updates, especially for MacBook owners. At the same time, a partial shift away from Apple's mainstay professional crowd makes one wonder where the company is going and whether it hasn't lost focus.

Apple LED Cinema Display 27" Apple 27-inch LED Cinema Display review
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Macworld
Published: 28.10.2010
Apple 27-inch LED Cinema Display review
3.5

Apple’s 27-inch LED Cinema Display makes a great companion to any Mac that uses a Mini DisplayPort connection, but is especially well suited to Mac portable users who can take advantage of the provided Mag Safe power connector and the display’s USB ports to attach keyboards and other peripherals.

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